Poll: Water in Tail Light 2014+

Thunderhorse · Apr 12, 2019

Looks like there are a lot of people in this thread who want to complain and wait for it to happen so they can pony up a grand at the dealer; and a lot less who want to prevent it from happening altogether.

BTW those aren't gnats in the racetrack, they're pieces of gasket

PhilB · Apr 12, 2019

Thunderhorse said:
Looks like there are a lot of people in this thread who want to complain and wait for it to happen so they can pony up a grand at the dealer; and a lot less who want to prevent it from happening altogether.

BTW those aren't gnats in the racetrack, they're pieces of gasket

There's nothing wrong with people going to the dealer expecting a replacement on a warranty.

Even though I still have a warranty on my vehicle, i took it upon myself to just put a bead of silicone around the gaskets and it did the trick.

I hate dealing with dealers THAT much.

cambo · Apr 12, 2019

I went through an auto car wash opened the hatch and water pored out the bolt hole. The bolt on the center race track was removed to allow water to drain based on info from the forum . No more auto car wash it forces water in the light assembly the middle section is starting to fade in one area. I'm starting to see a lot of them driving with failed lights . Acura had a recall on there vehicles back to 2014 due to lights going dark from water intrusion Dodge should step up to the plate and cover them I bet they only cost 50 to 100 each but they sell them for way to much.

NumberThree · Apr 12, 2019

Thunderhorse said:
Looks like there are a lot of people in this thread who want to complain and wait for it to happen so they can pony up a grand at the dealer; and a lot less who want to prevent it from happening altogether.

BTW those aren't gnats in the racetrack, they're pieces of gasket

Maybe on some. but--- Trust me.
Granted, I sat-out the Eastern 130MPH sustained eye wall of Hurricane Irma in my driveway. 12" of horizontal downpour within 38 hours with absolutely NO water infiltration ---- but I dang sure got critters in there.

Germen · Apr 17, 2019

Hi guys, so I definitely had dead insects in my taillight. Like atravis42, I taped my taillight in mid-December 2018 with a tape and it still looks good, but most of all, it's wonderfully tight and without moisture. Yesterday I saw a Ford Edge, which seem to have the same problem. Perhaps even comes with such lights that spread over the entire rear, which does not withstand the tail light of the frequent vibration when hitting the tailgate.

cambo · Apr 19, 2019

Mine has partially failed the lower portion started to fade now its dead in that section. This looks like a matter of time before it fails the more reports we make hopefully they can issue a recall 1888-327-4236 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Acura has issued recalls for their vehicles with a similar issue

The light is 700-800 for just the part

https://preview.msn.com/en-us/news/.../acura-recalls-more-than-320000-suvs-due-to-possible-taillight-issue/vp-BBVLnTL

Thunderhorse · Apr 27, 2019

PhilB said:
There's nothing wrong with people going to the dealer expecting a replacement on a warranty.

Even though I still have a warranty on my vehicle, i took it upon myself to just put a bead of silicone around the gaskets and it did the trick.

I hate dealing with dealers THAT much.

The dealer replacing it doesn't fix it though, because they are just replacing the inoperable light with another just like it with the same gasket that will waterlog and allow water into the LED track

PhilB · Apr 27, 2019

Thunderhorse said:
The dealer replacing it doesn't fix it though, because they are just replacing the inoperable light with another just like it with the same gasket that will waterlog and allow water into the LED track

I get it, but they are obviously not going to remedy the situation since they probably have known that it's been a flaw since at least 2015.

Wreckless · Apr 29, 2019

I drilled two tiny drain holes, one on each lower side, and haven’t had any water collect inside anymore on my 2014 Citadel. Being SWFL it sees lots of rain. I did this after water did start to collect in it last year.

Pizzaface375 · May 3, 2019

2016 Durango currently at 40,000 miles. Dealer said its not under warranty. Found this thread in search of a solution. Dealer was quoting $1,400. I submitted the info on NHTSA. I dont want to pay for a new light and then have it fail again. Extremely frustrating. I shouldnt have to pay for this anyway. Lots of posts here, still reading all of them at the moment.

upstatedoc · May 10, 2019

well the sh!t has finally hit the fan with my D's racetrack. the tag lights failed a long time ago but I got them to pass it for inspection. now shop is saying they cant pass it and race track has to be replaced ($1500) has anyone had any luck getting dodge to replace this under warranty?

NumberThree · May 10, 2019

upstatedoc said:
well the sh!t has finally hit the fan with my D's racetrack. the tag lights failed a long time ago but I got them to pass it for inspection. now shop is saying they cant pass it and race track has to be replaced ($1500) has anyone had any luck getting dodge to replace this under warranty?

You have documentation of a failed safety inspection due to racetrack taillight failure?? While this surely draws vacuum, This might help ALL victims, past, present, and future! Have you filed an official complaint with the NTHSA?
That would be my next step, if I were you. Personally, I STILL 'have no dog in this fight' after 2 years and one hurricane. But here, you have documentation of a failed safety inspection -- ON PAPER. BAM! (mic-drop)

I still contend that this is a SAFETY issue, therefore, FCA should've been compelled by the NTHSA to address this in 2012!

TougeSC3 · May 13, 2019

What if we all file NHTSA claims and push FCA into a recall?

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NumberThree · May 13, 2019

TougeSC3 said:
What if we all file NHTSA claims and push FCA into a recall?

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They don't work that way because complaints require individual VIN numbers.. But there is nothing to prevent anybody afflicted with safety issues from filing a complaint of their own with them.

Chase300 · May 14, 2019

Or have a silent recall or internal campaign for anyone who comes in with this issue gets new rear lights installed for no cost.
Maybe extend warranty on them for 10yrs, unlimited mileage?

Chase300 · May 14, 2019

Also note poll now is trending 2/3 having the issue. Not good odds.

upstatedoc · May 17, 2019

i'm taking the D to the dealer I bought it from tomorrow to see if they will pass it, stay tuned!

Madmartigan · May 19, 2019

Add us to the list. We even have ours garaged but a guess a rain storm or car wash got the better of it. Really ticked off about it. The lower side on the passenger side of the track is now dimmer and it's annoying. This is just poor lazy design and disregard by FCA to step up and fix the problem their negligence caused. Put out a good product - that's why imports are slowing putting domestic out of business.

NumberThree · May 19, 2019

Madmartigan said:
Add us to the list. We even have ours garaged but a guess a rain storm or car wash got the better of it. Really ticked off about it. The lower side on the passenger side of the track is now dimmer and it's annoying. This is just poor lazy design and disregard by FCA to step up and fix the problem their negligence caused. Put out a good product - that's why imports are slowing putting domestic out of business.

I would advise you to either remove the two outer nuts, drill drain holes as described in this thread, or both to get that water out. If it sits in there, the leds will fail soon.

upstatedoc · May 20, 2019

so I bring the D into the dealer on saturday for inspection. tech comes in waiting room and says both tag lights out we have one in stock. i say put it in ($40) and they do. now it passes. get it home and the new light isn't working

it is now at my custom shop getting an illuminated license plate frame installed

Poll: Water in Tail Light 2014+

Have you water collect in the tail light of your 2014+ Durango?

Yes

No

Thunderhorse

PhilB

cambo

NumberThree

Germen

cambo

Thunderhorse

PhilB

Wreckless

Pizzaface375

upstatedoc

NumberThree

TougeSC3

NumberThree

Chase300

Chase300

upstatedoc

Madmartigan

NumberThree

upstatedoc

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